From Construction to Couture Interiors: A Woman in a Man's World Carving Her Own Lane
Wed Feb 04 2026
What does it look like to build a career that blends technical mastery with creative freedom?
In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce sits down with Nicole Roe, founder of R. Nickson Interiors, to talk about her unconventional path from construction to couture-level interiors — and what it takes to carve your own lane in a male-dominated industry.
With more than 15 years of experience across construction and design, and a degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech, Nicole brings a rare blend of technical credibility and expressive creativity. She shares how her background allows her to design spaces that aren't just beautiful, but deeply functional and aligned with how her clients actually live.
In this conversation, we cover:
Transitioning from construction into high-end interior design
Building confidence and credibility as a woman in male-dominated spaces
Why understanding the full construction process changes how you design
Scaling a boutique design firm with operational control (including launching a warehouse and receiving space)
Designing homes that support real life, not just aesthetics
Nicole also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, creativity with structure, and ambition with authenticity — all while raising four energetic boys and building a design brand that refuses to fit into a single box.
If you're navigating a career pivot, building a business, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode will resonate.
https://rnicksoninteriors.com/
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What does it look like to build a career that blends technical mastery with creative freedom? In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce sits down with Nicole Roe, founder of R. Nickson Interiors, to talk about her unconventional path from construction to couture-level interiors — and what it takes to carve your own lane in a male-dominated industry. With more than 15 years of experience across construction and design, and a degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech, Nicole brings a rare blend of technical credibility and expressive creativity. She shares how her background allows her to design spaces that aren't just beautiful, but deeply functional and aligned with how her clients actually live. In this conversation, we cover: Transitioning from construction into high-end interior design Building confidence and credibility as a woman in male-dominated spaces Why understanding the full construction process changes how you design Scaling a boutique design firm with operational control (including launching a warehouse and receiving space) Designing homes that support real life, not just aesthetics Nicole also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, creativity with structure, and ambition with authenticity — all while raising four energetic boys and building a design brand that refuses to fit into a single box. If you're navigating a career pivot, building a business, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode will resonate. https://rnicksoninteriors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rnicksoninteriors/